LS-MBB 5503      Eukaryotic Molecular Biology
Molecular aspects of gene structure and function in eukaryotic organisms and their viruses. Emphasis on genome structure and organization, gene expression and regulation and the molecular basis of growth and development. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MBB 5509      Graduate Developmental Biology
Principles of development and differentiation of structure during embryology in animals. Molecular, cellular and organismal level concepts and mechanism will be considered. Three hours lecture per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MBB 5528      Human Genomic Epidemiology
This course is designed for biological researchers and clinicians interested in studying common human diseases using state-of-the-art genomics/genetics epidemiological approaches.The course provides a basic yet comprehensive introduction to key topics in human genome epidemiological research, including basic concepts and methodologies of quantitative/statistical genetics, an introduction to emerging technologies and analytical methods for genomic science, basic study for various types of genomic research approaches, utilization of widely-used software packages for analyses of genomic data, and examples of human genome epidemiology information improving health, and ethical, legal and social issues in the design and conduct of human genome epidemiology studies. Must have instructor permission.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MBB 5538      Molecular Recognition In Molecular Biology
Graduate Research Seminar. Analysis of the impact of most recent developments in molecular genetics and structural biology as related to fundamental molecular recognition events. Prerequisites: LS-MBB 5561 as co-or pre-requisite, or permission of SBS graduate advisor. Offered: Winter
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-MBB 5561      General Biochemistry I
The first semester of a two-semester sequence in general biochemistry. This course will emphasize the structure of biological molecules, thermodynamics and kinetics of biological reactions, and selected aspects of energy metabolism and metabolic pathways. Prerequisite: CHEM 322R.
Credits: 4 hours
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LS-MBB 5562      General Biochemistry II
The second semester of a two-semester sequence in general biochemistry. This course will emphasize selected aspects of the biochemistry of metabolism and macromolecular assemblies. The molecular basis of genetic and metabolic regulation will be discussed. Prerequisite: LS-MBB 5561.
Credits: 4 hours
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LS-MBB 5565      Structure And Function Of Proteins
This course will discuss structure-function relationships of proteins. Topics will include: methods of structure-function analysis, catalytic mechanisms, and regulation of enzyme activity. Prerequisite or corequisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MBB 5567      Physical Biochemistry
Application of physical and chemical principles to elucidate structure and function of biochemical systems. The various modes of interactions between biologically important molecules and the specificity of their interaction will be examined through selected literature examples. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MBB 5569      Current Topics In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Current topics and recent developments in biochemistry and molecular biology with emphasis on rapidly developing research areas. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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LS-MBB 5591      Directed Individual Studies In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Intensive readings and/or research in an area selected by the graduate student in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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LS-MBB 5596      Advanced Experimental Molecular Biology I
Structured laboratory work with individual tutorial sessions designed to familiarize first year Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with concepts and techniques of modern molecular biology research. 1-2 hr/wk tutorial and 15-20 hr/wk of laboratory work. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with CBB or MBB as coordinating unit.
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-MBB 5597      Advanced Experimental Molecular Biology II
Continuation of LS-MBB 5596. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students with CBB or MBB as coordinating unit.
Credits: 2 hours
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LS-MBB 5599      Thesis Research In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Research and thesis preparation for M.S. degree candidates. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to School of Biological Sciences graduate students and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-12 hours
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LS-MBB 5611      Seminar In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Presentation and discussion of selected areas in biochemistry and molecular biology. This course may be repeated by doctoral students for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562.
Credits: 1 hours
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LS-MBB 5690      Analytical Methods In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
A course that emphasizes the development of skills in experimental design, analytical methods and instrumentation as applied to problems of interest to modern molecular biology and biochemistry, and analysis of results. Can be repeated up to a maximum of eight hours total. Prerequisites: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562; admission into I.Ph.D. program with MBB as coordination or co-discipline; can only be taken prior to reaching candidacy.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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LS-MBB 5699      Dissertation Research In Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Research and dissertation preparation for interdisciplinary Ph.D. program students who have Molecular Biology and Biochemistry as a discipline. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LS-MBB 5561 and LS-MBB 5562. Restricted to SBS graduate and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students.
Credits: 1-12 hours
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